| Al- Mumtahinah 60: 8-9 Thus the verse stipulates that there is a clear difference between those who fight Muslims and treat them as enemies, and those who interact and deal with Muslims in peace | |
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| Allah Almighty says: Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes | Sheikh Mohamed El-Moctar El-Shinqiti , Director of the Islamic Center of South Plains,Lubbock, Texas, states: Most jurists that are specialized in fiqh of Muslim minorities and are aware of the cultures of western societies tend to agree that celebrating non-religious feasts, such as Independence Day and Labor Day, is not forbidden |
Shall I greet her and treat her well? Almighty Allah says: …they are body cover for you and you are the same for them… Al- Baqarah 2: 187 Moreover, an important consequence and result of marriage is the coming together of two families to form blood bonds and relationships, a natural human form of relating to one another.
| And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the wrong-doers | If that were unlawful, it would not have been proposed |
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| In this context it is important to note that congratulating non-Muslims on their religious or non-religious feasts and exchanging gifts on these occasions is part of the good relations that we are commanded to keep with them | Muslims should be tolerant and leave non-Muslims embracing whatever religion they like |
Muslims may be visited and greeted by Christian acquaintances in the Muslim feasts, and when the Muslims do not visit the Christians back in Christmas, this will confirm the idea that Muslims are harsh and unwilling to harmonize with others or treat others nicely.